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Adopt RAYAN

Male · Adult · 6 years

Rayan arrived with us via the pound. At first a bit shy when he arrived, he quickly revealed his playful and affectionate side. He is very obedient, attentive, and close to humans. His compatibility with other dogs will need to be tested. He is very uncomfortable around young children, so we will place him only in a child-free household or in a nearby environment. Older adolescents are acceptable. A life in the countryside is necessary for his well-being; the city is too stressful for him. He does not seem to get along with cats. RAYAN is epileptic, requiring lifelong treatment with CRISAX. This animal is not suitable for homes with young children. This animal is for adult-only homes.

Read original (fr)

Rayan est arrivé chez nous par le biais de la fourrière. Au départ un peu timide quand il est arrivé, il a vite dévoilé son côté joueur et affectueux. Il est très obéissant, à l'écoute et proche de l'homme. Son entente avec les chiens sera à tester. Très mal à l'aise avec les jeunes enfants, nous le placerons uniquement dans une famille sans enfants au domicile ou dans l'entourages proche. , ok adolescents. Une vie en campagne est nécessaire à son bien être, la ville est trop stressante pour lui. Il ne semble pas s'entendre avec les chats. RAYAN est épileptique, traitement CRISAX à vie.

Size
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇫🇷Vichy
Shelter
SPA Vichy (Brugheas)
Living with RAYAN
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by SPA Vichy (Brugheas) · Vichy

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing RAYAN home

What you'll need for RAYAN in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
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    Folding Wire Crate

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    €50–80
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    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
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    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
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    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

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    Padded Y-Front Harness

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About RAYAN

What life with RAYAN looks like

RAYAN is a adult dog waiting at SPA Vichy (Brugheas) in Vichy.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇫🇷Adopting from France

French refuges follow the SPA framework: adopters sign a cession contract that includes sterilization, vaccinations, microchip identification, and rabies passport. Fees are typically €150–€300. Many refuges work with rescue transport partners for cross-border placements.

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Frequently asked

Adopting RAYAN, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about RAYAN?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SPA Vichy (Brugheas) handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw RAYAN on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt RAYAN if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SPA Vichy (Brugheas) will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is RAYAN already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if RAYAN isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SPA Vichy (Brugheas) early rather than rehoming privately; they know RAYAN and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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